The book I'm reading at the moment is about me. Of this I am certain. Supposedly the main character is called Martha. Clearly this an elaborate ruse. Clues include:
1. Her name starts with an "m". So does mine.
2. She is a Virgo.
3. She was standing on the platform at Earl's Court station in chapter 2. When I was reading Chapter 2 guess where I was standing? That's right!
4. She tries very hard to please people and then feels guilty when she can't. Without delving too much into my psyche, I know I do this.
5. She doesn't bother too much with jewellry, although she wears a beautiful, expensive watch (I am working on this).
6. She likes to "count her blessings".
7. She is a serial monogamist at heart. Contrary to popular belief, I think I am too.
8. She likes to shower before going to bed.
9. She tries to see the positive in people.
10. She can't remember the last time she read a book entirely for pleasure (Oxford degree anyone?)
Ok, now I read for fun, but Martha likes to read prize-winning books for their intellectual and conversational value. I know I do this too. In fact, the only reason I have been reading trashy stuff lately is because Small Island was so rigorous that I needed something lighter. By the way, read Small Island, it really is very good.
There are many more similarities. I fear I am reading about my life in the future. Imagine if you could read your life story already? Weird right? Wonder what happens next...
1. Her name starts with an "m". So does mine.
2. She is a Virgo.
3. She was standing on the platform at Earl's Court station in chapter 2. When I was reading Chapter 2 guess where I was standing? That's right!
4. She tries very hard to please people and then feels guilty when she can't. Without delving too much into my psyche, I know I do this.
5. She doesn't bother too much with jewellry, although she wears a beautiful, expensive watch (I am working on this).
6. She likes to "count her blessings".
7. She is a serial monogamist at heart. Contrary to popular belief, I think I am too.
8. She likes to shower before going to bed.
9. She tries to see the positive in people.
10. She can't remember the last time she read a book entirely for pleasure (Oxford degree anyone?)
Ok, now I read for fun, but Martha likes to read prize-winning books for their intellectual and conversational value. I know I do this too. In fact, the only reason I have been reading trashy stuff lately is because Small Island was so rigorous that I needed something lighter. By the way, read Small Island, it really is very good.
There are many more similarities. I fear I am reading about my life in the future. Imagine if you could read your life story already? Weird right? Wonder what happens next...
